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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Experiment Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Junior Dos Santos has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Dos Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Experiment Two!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos lands with a nice body punch.
A shot to the body from Two misses
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Two defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Santos misses with a looping right.
Dos Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Two swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dos Santos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee asks Dos Santos politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dos Santos prefers to stall for the moment though.
Two is trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dos Santos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Two has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Two staying out of range there.
Two showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dos Santos.
Two moves away from the strike by Dos Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Two back to the cage. Dos Santos follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dos Santos works the jab nicely.
Two swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Dos Santos has Two pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Two tumbling to the mat - Dos Santos dives into Two's guard.
Two escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dos Santos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Santos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Two on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Two wants to sweep here but Dos Santos controlling him for the moment.
Two seems keen to control Dos Santos's posture.
Dos Santos trying to stand up but can't free himself from Two's guard.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Two trying to control the position.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Two working for a triangle but Dos Santos defends it easily.
Dos Santos wants to control from the top but Two keeps moving.
Two has a closed guard, preventing Dos Santos from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dos Santos stalks Two and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Two's face. Two staggers backwards, shaken.
Dos Santos forces Two back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Two regains guard immediately.
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
Two has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Santos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Two looking for a guillotine here but Dos Santos defends easily.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Two looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Santos is one step ahead there.
Two has his foot on Dos Santos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dos Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Two is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Two stops Dos Santos from getting back to his feet.
Two tries to pass to full mount but Dos Santos defends it.
Two with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Two wants to pass the guard but Dos Santos is defending well.
Two is trying to control. Dos Santos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Two moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Two is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Santos is defending well.
Dos Santos tries to buck Two off but Two is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Two wants to take a breather but Dos Santos manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Two.
Two is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dos Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dos Santos has escaped and now he's on top!
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Two working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Experiment Two will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dos Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Two shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dos Santos connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dos Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Two backwards.
Two fails to pull guard.
Dos Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Two won't want to take too many of those.
Two takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short body shot lands from Dos Santos as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Two is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dos Santos is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Two to the mat. Two regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dos Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Two has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dos Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Two's legs - danger averted.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Two is retaining full guard.
Junior Dos Santos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a jab to the head.
Dos Santos connects with a jab.
Dos Santos listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dos Santos.
Two defending well as Dos Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Junior Dos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos scores with a head kick.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Two manages to avoid it.
Two gets a takedown into half guard.
Two is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is positioning himself well to prevent Two advancing to mount.
Two is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Two is looking to advance position but Dos Santos won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dos Santos wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Two avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos jumps guard and drags Two to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Two stands and steps away. Dos Santos gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Two ducks under a wild hook from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos lands a high kick!
Dos Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Two tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dos Santos just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dos Santos misses with the head strike.
Two blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Two avoids it.
Dos Santos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Two is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Two is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Two tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos is looking to advance position but Two won't allow it.
Dos Santos wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Santos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Two's head.
Two avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dos Santos.
Two manages to get to full guard.
Two working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dos Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Two pulls Dos Santos in to control the position.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Two is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Santos content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Two moves out of range easily.
Two moves forwards but Dos Santos connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Two misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dos Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Dos Santos had his way with Experiment Two in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Two fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dos Santos lands a front kick.
A cross from Dos Santos lands.
Dos Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dos Santos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dos Santos landing knees to the head.
Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Two is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dos Santos is working Two over against the cage.
Dos Santos working Two over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Santos is working Two over against the cage.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body.
Dos Santos lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Dos Santos.
A hook to the body from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dos Santos landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos working Two over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dos Santos obliges.
Junior Dos Santos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Two is trying to drag Dos Santos to the mat but Dos Santos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Junior Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Experiment Two.
Two has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dos Santos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dos Santos working Two over with knees to the body.
Dos Santos throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dos Santos gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Two regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Santos tries to stand but Two is controlling from the bottom.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos is fighting to break Two's control of his arms but Two is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Two is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Santos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Two can do to turn this around?
Dos Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Two is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Santos avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Two is looking for a triangle but Dos Santos pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos trying to control but Two is working from the bottom.
Two looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dos Santos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dos Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Two keeping moving, preventing Dos Santos from controlling successfully.
Junior Dos Santos has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dos Santos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Two doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A head kick misses from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donk. Dos Santos catches Two right on the button with a cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dos Santos has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 49:45
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 50:44
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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